Huddersfield Town take on Leeds United on Sunday in the Championship, and HITC pundits give their predictions on the likely outcome.
Huddersfield Town 1-1 Leeds United
Huddersfield recorded an impressive win over Leeds at Elland Road earlier this season and the Whites will be out for revenge. Huddersfield though are no slouches and have their own promotion ambitions, losing only one of their last 10 league games, and stunned Brighton in their last match. Score draw.
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner
Huddersfield Town 1-2 Leeds United
Few predicted these Yorkshire rivals to be kicking off February in the top six and it’s a testament to their remarkable progression this season that Huddersfield vs Leeds has never been more important. However, Garry Monk’s side displayed their character once again in a narrow win at Blackburn in midweek and a similar mind-set could serve them well at the John Smith’s.
Leeds manager Garry Monk talks to Pontus Jansson
Huddersfield Town 1-1 Leeds United
Huddersfield and Leeds are both in very good and very similar form, having lost just 2 of their last 10 games. Leeds may have stolen a march on their Yorkshire rivals, but the Terriers have 2 games in hand on the Whites. This one could turn out to be ‘must not lose’ rather than ‘must win’, so don’t be surprised to see a share of the spoils at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Huddersfield Town 1-2 Leeds United
Leeds continue to shine in their push for promotion and after a late win against Blackburn Rovers they will know that if they can beat Huddersfield there will be clear daylight between the two sides in the play-off places. Another 2-1 win beckons for the Whites.
Huddersfield Town 2-2 Leeds United
This Yorkshire derby could be the game of the weekend. Both sides are arguably the surprise stories of the Championship this season, sitting in 4th and 5th spot in the table, and it could be a feisty one. Expect a late goal from the visitors to secure a dramatic draw.
Kasey Palmer of Huddersfield Town in action with Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United
Huddersfield Town 0-1 Leeds United
Leeds’ win at Blackburn on Wednesday is yet further evidence of their promotion credentials, which will be tested to the max against their fifth-placed local rivals. The Whites have a somewhat ominous look about them, however, and I think they’ll come out on top here – probably winning it from a corner or free-kick.
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